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THBMid-20th C. African Marka Wooden Janiform Puppet Head
Lot 60c
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Artemis Gallery
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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2018-05-24 10:00:00
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Western Africa, Mali, Marka peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved, Janus-headed puppet head, each side presenting a dramatic visage with fabric tassels threaded through the peripheries. These puppet heads have a lengthy integral handle, a shared set of conical bangs, and dozens of small perforations around the exterior rim. Each face is comprised of a broad nose, arching eye brows, prominent chins, and large foreheads, and remains of the original dark pigmentation are still visible in some areas. The Bamana peoples perform a puppet masquerade called "Sogo bo" in which the relations between men and women are explored. Most interestingly, issues that arise in polygamous households are central to these narratives. As one might imagine the conflicts between wives is a popular topic. Favorite characters are Barabara (the Favorite Wife) and Galomuso (the Bad Wife). Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 17.625" H (44.8 cm); 18" H (45.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970
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#130649Repair to one area of one conical bang. Age-commensurate surface wear and abrasions, several stable hairline fissures, extensive but inactive insect damage, chips and nicks to most features, and light discoloration. Nice earthen deposits and traces of pigmentation throughout.Condition
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